‘Southern Comfort’ is a lagoon 52f luxury charter, and available for the best yacht charters in the Caribbean.
The lagoon 52f luxury charter ‘Southern Comfort’ Features:
The Lagoon 52F, Lagoon’s performance luxury model, perfectly intersects the ideas of comfort and capability. Its accommodations are fit for the collaboration of adventure and gratification.
This 5-cabin version is perfect for a variety of charter make-ups. Groups of friends, families large and small, extended families, the possibilities are endless. 4 queen Staterooms are available to the guests on a regular basis, all with their own separate bathrooms and showers. The 5th cabin with bunk beds can be available to family groups that wish to have separate bunk options.
A tremendous amount of entertaining and relaxing space on board this vessel. The flybridge, where the helm and sailing functions meet the enormous convertible settee provides the best seat in the house whether under sail or under stars. The forward Cockpit Lounge is where morning coffee meets the sunrise. The aft cockpit where the exquisite meals are served and chaise Lounges are on both sides of the vessel. The main salon, houses the open-concept galley, large sofa-chaise, and flat-screen TV.
If you would like to charter this Lagoon 52F ‘Southern Comfort‘, then please contact the Horizon Yacht Charter team today.
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Your crew on this Lagoon 52F ‘Southern Comfort’
Ish and Julia met in 2017 working for Sail Caribbean, a summer camp that runs three-week trips at sea for teens aboard sailboats in the BVI. Their fondness for one another steadily grew throughout the summer, as they filled their days teaching their students sailing, SCUBA diving, marine biology/conservation, and leadership skills. They immediately bonded over their shared appreciation for the deeper things in life … the beauty of a nighttime sky, the unifying power of music, the significance of the friendships closest to us.
- Double Cabins
- 5
- Max People
- 8
- Sleeps
- 8
- Heads
- 5
- Year
- 2017
- Hull type
- Catamaran
- Length (LOA)
- 52' / 15.85 m
- Beam (width)
- 29' / 8.84 m
- Air Conditioning
- Yes
- Generator
- Yes
- Solar Panels
- No
- Refrigerator
- Yes
- Freezer
- Yes
- Draft (depth)
- 5' / 1.52 m
- Engine make
- Yanmar
- Engine size (standard)
- 80 hp / 59 kW
- No. of engines
- 2
| Title | Name | Nationality | Licenses | |
| Captain | Ish Alexander | US | USCG 100-ton, PADI Dive Master | |
| Chef /First Mate | Julia Malone | US | STCW-95 |
Crew Profiles:
Captain Ish Alexander
QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor of Science in Counseling Psychology
Minor in Outdoor Leadership and Adventure Education
50 Ton Near Coastal USCG Captain’s License with Aux Sail Endorsement (100 Ton by next season)
STCW 2010
PADI Dive Instructor by November 2021
Wilderness First Responder ASA 101: Basic Keelboat Sailing ASA 103: Coastal Cruising
ASA 104 Bareboat Cruising
As a child, Ish anxiously awaited the arrival of summer when he would head to his grandparents’ cottage in Ontario. The waters of Lake Huron became the playground where Ish learned to sail his grandparents’ 16’ Wayfarer. On any given sunny summer day, he could be found out on the lake struggling to untangle himself from a rat’s nest of lines or being caught by a sneaky gust that caused him to capsize. Those first few years with the Wayfarer served as a foundation for a great passion for sailing. After graduating from high school, Ish attended Prescott College in Arizona where he fed an insatiable appetite for the outdoors. College orientation, a 3-week backpacking trip through a canyon in Arizona, opened a whole new world of outdoor pursuits and possibilities. Over the next 4 years, he filled his spare time with surfing, backcountry skiing, white water rafting, rock climbing, stargazing, campfire-ing, and howling at the moon! A desire to sail in salt water persisted, even in the desert. Ish satisfied his salt water cravings with a job living and working aboard sailboats in the British Virgin Islands. Over 6 summers with Sail Caribbean, a summer camp for teens, Ish served as captain, fleet captain, and program director. He was able to also fulfill his aspiration to work on a commercial salmon fishing boat in Alaska before finally realizing his lifelong dream of leading unforgettable charters for guests in the Virgin Islands. His time in the VI has given him outstanding knowledge of the local culture and natural treasures to be enjoyed here. He has a deep love for these beautiful islands and the surrounding waters and is excited to share this passion with each and every guest who comes aboard.
Chef Julia Malone
QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor of Science in Psychology (2019) Bachelor of Arts in Environmental Science (2019) USCG STCW 2010
Rescue Diver
Scientific Diver
Wilderness First Responder
ASA 101: Basic Keelboat Sailing
ASA 103: Coastal Cruising
ASA 104 Bareboat Cruising
Born and raised in a family that regularly moved homes and always cherished the outdoors, Julia became infatuated with a lifestyle of outdoor adventure at a young age. Whether it was exploring the backcountry via mountain biking, hiking, and camping or the vastness of the sea via sailing and SCUBA diving, she developed an incessant yearning to understand and interact with the wild places of the world. Graduating from the University of Florida with a BA in Environmental Science and a BS in Psychology, Julia has dedicated much of her time and passion to preserving and protecting these very wild places that she has grown to treasure. Julia gained certifications as a Scientific Diver, presided over UF’s chapter of the National Surfrider Foundation, and volunteered for the Association of Reef Keepers where she cleaned the beaches and waters of the BVI and worked to conserve marine sea turtles. Julia has spent three summers with Sail Caribbean. There, she has served as captain, sailing instructor, dive advisor, and marine biology teacher. With each summer spent in the BVI, Julia has grown in her knowledge and appreciation of the sea, marine life and the culture of the islands. Her experience complements her Wilderness First Responder and Rescue Diver certifications in safely sharing her passion and enthusiasm for outdoor recreation with people of all ages and experience levels. All this, however, pales in comparison to Julia’s love for food. A strong believer in food being the ingredient that binds us all together, Julia works hard to create a menu that excites and unites each group of guests she encounters, whether at home with friends and family or on the job. An appreciation for coupling meals with the right ambience and a love for fresh & local ingredients motivates Julia to bring adventure and exquisite flavour to the table for each meal.
Ish and Julia met in 2017 working for Sail Caribbean, a summer camp that runs three-week trips at sea for teens aboard sailboats in the BVI. Their fondness for one another steadily grew throughout the summer, as they filled their days teaching their students sailing, SCUBA diving, marine biology/conservation, and leadership skills. They immediately bonded over their shared appreciation for the deeper things in life … the beauty of a nighttime sky, the unifying power of music, the significance of the friendships closest to us. After only knowing each other a few days, they found themselves staying up late eagerly exploring bilges and engine rooms together, trying to understand their systems, or taking the dinghy out to remote spots to marvel at the phenomenon of the bioluminescent plankton in the sea below. They quickly realized their motivation to thrive in this industry was intrinsic and thus began their quest to become term charter crew. Having finally fulfilled this dream, Ish and Julia provide a unique experience for guests onboard. Due to their genuine passion for sailing these waters and their deep love of human connection, Ish and Julia excel at making each guest feel welcome and comfortable while unveiling the awe-inspiring beauty and adventure that these islands have to offer. Ish and Julia foster a relaxing environment on board and prioritize customizing each charter to the guests’ specific interests in order to create trips that groups will warmly cherish for a lifetime. Their enthusiasm, work ethic, and personable nature make them a great team as they continue to follow their passion for hosting unforgettable charters in their favourite place in the world!
Crew fully vaccinated
Charter Rates
Rates are Inclusive
Taxes, re-location fees, cruising permits and licenses may be extra. Please verify with the clearinghouse.
Cruising Permit: Paid by Boat Licenses: Paid by Boat
| Seasonal/Individual Rates | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Season | Currency | Terms | 2 Pax | 3 Pax | 4 Pax | 5 Pax | 6 Pax | 7 Pax | 8 Pax |
| Winter 2021/2022 | US Dollars | (Caribbean Terms) Inclusive | $24,000 | $24,500 | $25,000 | $25,500 | $26,000 | $26,500 | $27,000 |
| Summer 2022 | US Dollars | (Caribbean Terms) Inclusive | $24,000 | $24,500 | $25,000 | $25,500 | $26,000 | $26,500 | $27,000 |
| Winter 2022/2023 | US Dollars | (Caribbean Terms) Inclusive | $24,000 | $24,500 | $25,000 | $25,500 | $26,000 | $26,500 | $27,000 |
| Summer 2023 | US Dollars | (Caribbean Terms) Inclusive | $24,000 | $24,500 | $25,000 | $25,500 | $26,000 | $26,500 | $27,000 |
Luxury Crewed Charter Rates
The Horizon Yacht Charters BVI Crewed Charter rates are for 7 nights per vessel and are based on the number of guests. Please see individual yacht pages for detailed specifications and charter rates. Horizon Yacht Charters luxury crewed yacht charters come complete with your own personal Captain & Chef (and in the larger yachts, first mate and hostess). NB some yachts may be skipper only (with the option of a chef) – they are stated as such. Your meals aboard are included in the rate and prepared to your group’s individual preferences and dietary requirements. Beverages are also included but please note special requests for specific brands may be subject to an additional charge. Watersports equipment (such as paddleboards, kayaks etc) are also included and some yachts offer all-inclusive diving.
High season rates typically apply from December to April, and Low season from May to November, but please do check the seasonal rates for your yacht.
Each individual crewed yacht may charge for certain additional expenses (e.g. National Park Permit, Cruising permit, different port collections or departures). Please ask for a full breakdown of costs for your chosen yacht. Additional supplements may apply at Christmas and New Year.
All yachts come with tenders with outboards and safety equipment. Please review the individual yacht specification on our website for further details of available equipment and details of inclusions and exclusions.
Yacht photographs and specifications act as a guide and are for information purposes only. Although we endeavour to ensure that images are accurate reflections of the yachts in our fleet, certain aspects may vary slightly.
Please note that our bareboat repeat client discount does not apply to our crewed charter fleet.
Key:
C = Cabins, H = Heads, AC = Air Conditioning
Supplements to the published rates may apply during Christmas and New Year periods. Please contact us for confirmation of rates.
Charter Rates shown above are for 7 nights per vessel (Christmas and New Year supplements on selected yachts). Crewed Charters usually start at noon and finish at noon, but please do check times for your particular yacht.
- Additional water-sports (other than those included on the crewed yacht) are all available at competitive rates.
- Hotel Accommodations throughout the islands can be arranged. Most major credit cards accepted. Please check our Accommodations page for more information.
An Environmental levy of $10 per head is payable by all visitors to the BVI on arrival (effective 1st Sept 2017).
Bookings and Cancellations – We require a 50% deposit to confirm the reservation and the balance due of 50% no later than 45 days prior to charter start date. A smaller deposit and interim fee may be acceptable for bookings made more than 12 months in advance. Cancellation fees apply, and vary from yacht-to-yacht. Please check the specific terms for your yacht at the time of booking.
Trip Cancellation Insurance: We strongly recommended this as it protects you should anything unforeseen occur before your holiday. Click Here for more details.
Conditions apply to all charters. Crewed Charter Rates are subject to change without notice.